Chicago White Sox: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

There are too many MLB teams not even trying to compete

There is a harsh reality in Major League Baseball that is difficult to overlook, and Thursday's news offered a reminder of it — there are too many teams in the league that are not only bad, they are embarrassing themselves and their organizations.

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Is Pope Leo XIV a Cubs fan? Robert Prevost's brother denies team's claim, says he roots for White Sox

The first American-born pope is from Chicago, but is he a Cubs or White Sox fan?

Chicago White Sox News / CBSSports.com / May 8

Is Pope Leo XVI a Cubs fan? Robert Prevost's brother denies team's claim, says he roots for White Sox

The first American-born pope is from Chicago, but is he a Cubs or White Sox fan?

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / May 8

Pope Leo XIV’s brother confirms he’s a White Sox fan

Let it be known, Pope Leo XIV is a fan of the White Sox. The pope’s brother, John Prevost, settled the heated social media debate in an interview with WGN on Thursday afternoon.

Jacob deGrom News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / 5 GOATs / May 8

Chicago Cubs claim Pope Leo XIV’s fandom, spark controversy with White Sox

After white smoke emerged from the chimney at the Sistine Chapel Thursday afternoon, the Vatican announced Pope Leo XIV as the first-ever American pope.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 8

Is New Chicago-Born Pope Leo XIV a Cubs or White Sox Fan?

Immediately after the world found now the new pope, Leo XIV, is from Chicago, sports fans around the world have one burning question about the first-ever American-born pontiff.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

Is new Pope from Chicago a Cubs or White Sox fan?

After Pope Francis passed away earlier this year, the Vatican was charged with finding a replacement. After deliberation, Robert Provest took Francis’ place.

Luis Robert News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 8

White Sox rumors: ‘Elite’ reason teams remain Luis Robert Jr. trade suitors

The Chicago White Sox have the worst record in the American League at 10-27. After a record-breaking year with 121 losses last year, they are only one game better than last year through 37 games.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 8

Three-time All-Star CF Chet Lemon dies at 70

Former White Sox and Tigers great Chet Lemon has passed away at the age of 70, per an obituary from Jeff Seidel of the Detroit Free Press. A specific cause of death wasn’t listed but Lemon’s ongoing health problems have been previously documented.

Chicago White Sox News / Sox on 35th / May 8

White Sox organization hitting, stealing like never before

Something special is brewing in the White Sox farm system. Until this point in my 25 years of life, it feels like the South Siders develop pitching well but struggle with hitters.

Korey Lee News / On Tap Sports Net / May 8

White Sox Catcher Logjam: Korey Lee Nearing Return as Decisions Loom

The Chicago White Sox received a positive update on starting catcher Korey Lee. According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, the 26-year-old catcher is expected to begin a rehabilitation assignment this week.

Braden Montgomery News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 8

Chicago White Sox Outfield Prospect Braden Montgomery Has Quite an Encore to Big Game

Chicago White Sox prospect Braden Montgomery had a very good day Wednesday. First, Baseball America raised Montgomery’s ranking in its updated list of Top 100 prospects.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / May 7

Chicago White Sox injury woes continue, as one more hits the IL

The Chicago White Sox are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Kansas City Royals, who won last night’s game 4-3. The White Sox had the lead going into the bottom of the ninth inning, but a misplay by rookie infielder Chase Meidroth, who had a pop-up hit off his head, cost the White Sox the lead and the game.

Andrew Benintendi News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 7

White Sox's season gets even worse with latest news

White Sox's season somehow manages to get even worse with latest news

The Sox don’t have any hopes of competing this year, currently sporting a 10-26 record, worst in the American League.

Watch: Ninth-inning blunder dooms White Sox in walk-off loss at Royals

Ozzie Guillen goes off on White Sox after latest loss

White Sox outright pitcher while power-hitting infielder elects free agency

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The 'Longest losing streaks in MLB history' quiz

Ozzie Guillen News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Ozzie Guillen goes off on White Sox after latest loss

Former Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen had an exasperated reaction to the team finding a new way to lose on Tuesday night. The White Sox blew a 3-2 9th inning lead to lose to the Kansas City Royals 4-3 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

Edgar Quero News / Just Baseball / May 7

Edgar Quero Looks Like a Franchise Catcher for the White Sox

It has only been a couple of weeks, and I’m just about ready to label Edgar Quero as the best catcher on the South Side since peak A.J. Pierzynski. Seriously though, when was the last time the Chicago White Sox had a catcher who provided genuine excitement on both sides of the ball?

Chicago White Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

White Sox lose game after comical 9th-inning blooper

The Chicago White Sox continue to be the masters of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory. Chicago suffered their 26th loss of the year on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 6

Watch: Ninth-inning blunder dooms White Sox in walk-off loss at Royals

This could only happen to the White Sox. On Tuesday, the most embarrassing team in baseball hit another laughable low point during a ninth-inning collapse against the Royals in a 4-3 loss.

Bobby Witt Jr.'s walk-off completes Royals' ninth-inning rally in win over White Sox

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The '2014 & 2015 Kansas City Royals' quiz

Bobby Dalbec News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6

Ex-Red Sox slugger Bobby Dalbec chooses free agency after White Sox decision

The Chicago White Sox have made yet another subtle but impactful roster move, this time parting ways with former Boston Red Sox slugger Bobby Dalbec. The first baseman, who signed a minor league deal with Chicago this offseason, has elected to test free agency after being sent down to Triple-A Charlotte.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

White Sox outright pitcher while power-hitting infielder elects free agency

The White Sox have sent right-hander Penn Murfee to Triple-A Charlotte, reports Scott Merkin of MLB.com. There had been no previous indication that the righty had been removed from the 40-man roster but the Sox evidently passed him through waivers in recent days.

Luis Robert News / ChiCitySports / May 6